CIVIC IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION Council Chamber, 70 North First Street - Campbell, California Thursday, February 8, :30 PM

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1 CIVIC IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION Council Chamber, 70 North First Street - Campbell, California Thursday, February 8, :30 PM REGULAR MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting January 11, 2018* PRESENTATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ORAL REQUESTS REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES 1. Nancy Howe, County Librarian 2. Peggy Tomasso, Community Librarian* REPORTS FROM STAFF 1. Kerry Perkins, Senior Museum Specialist a) Historical Museum & Ainsley House Report* 2. Al Bito, Staff Liaison a) City Update NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS 1) 2018 Youth Photo Contest* COMMISSIONER/SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Art Box Phase IV 2. Winter 2018 CIC-YAC Proposed Job Fair ADJOURN * * * * * * * * * * * In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), assistive listening devices are available upon request for public meetings held in the City Council Chamber. If you require accommodation to participate, please contact Al Bito in the City Manager s office at or by alb@cityofcampbell.com. * Indicates written attachment and is available upon request by contacting Diana Johnson at or by dianaj@cityofcampbell.com f/n: J:/Civic Improvement Commission 2018/Agenda

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6 Civic Improvement Commission Report Campbell Library February 8, 2018 Library Use December 2017 December 2016 Adult Circulation 34,463 34,830 Children Circulation 25,413 24,078 Total Circulation 59,876 58,908 Programs Program Attendance 2,000 2,116 New Library Cards 7,423* 214 Number of Visitors 21,678 22,347 Volunteer Hours *Campbell Unified School District Card Drive Highlights Silicon Valley Reads has kicked off. On Saturday, 2/3 author Mark Lukach was at the Campbell Library and discussed My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward. Family Game Day was also on Saturday, 2/3 from 2-4 which included Giant Jenga, and Giant Connect Four. New Young Ones Story Time (12-24 months) has been a hit. There were participants each week and participants for the Baby Story Time that occurs at the same time. The library is quite busy on Friday mornings! Friends Booksale is on Feb. 10 from Come and find some great deals and support the many programs the Friends sponsor.

7 Upcoming Events Children &Families 2/14 Family Valentine 3:30 pm. 2/17 Fort-opolis-Build a fort inside the children s area. From 10am 12 pm. Ages 5 & up. 2/28 STEAM Book Club: CatStronauts: Mission Moon by Drew Brockington: from 4-5 pm. Ongoing Lego Club (K- 5 th grade) Mondays 4:00 pm Family Pajama Jam Tuesdays 7:15 pm Toddler Story Time (ages 2-3) Wednesdays 10:30 am & 11:30 Preschool Story Time (ages3-5) Thursdays 10:30 am Baby Time for Pre-walkers Fridays 11:00 am Young Ones (12 24 months) Fridays 11:00 am Teens Teen Computer Gaming: Thursdays 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 & 4pm. Zumba for Families ages 14 and up: Saturday, 2/17 & 2/24 from 10:05am - 11:05am Adults Feb 7pm: Here One Day: A Family Copes With Mental Illness Feb 7:15: Travel the French Pyrenees Feb 2pm: CareMapping Workshop -interactive workshop where participants will diagram their care ecosystem to discover what is working and gaps needing resources. Ongoing D.I.Y Wednesdays: Club for crafty people. First Wednesdays at 7pm. Registration required. ESL Conversation Club: every Tuesday from 1-2:30 pm. Coloring for Adults: First Thursday at 1pm. For more details, visit or call (408)

8 Civic Improvement Commission / Museum Report February 2018 Ainsley House: The Ainsley House will reopen for public tours on March 1, 2018 There will be two exhibits on display form March 1-October Looking Down & Looking Back: Aerial Photography Exhibition: o Looking Down and Looking Back explores aerial photos past and present. Through comparisons of landscapes over time, as well as freestanding aerial images, we are provided with insight into Campbell s growth over the last century and the elements that make Campbell our home. Dressed in Context: Change in Women s Fashion from o Dressed In Context will explore Women's changing fashions from the 1900 to The exhibit will highlight women's changing roles in society and the expectations of the "ideal" woman. Visitors will be treated to fashion artifacts from the time periods. There will be an exhibit reception on Sunday, March 4 from 12-2pm. The Ainsley House will be free that day for tours. Upcoming Events: History Happy Hour at the Ainsley House is back with four schedules events so far. February 16: Ethno historian Alan Leventhal: Back From Extinction: The Prehistory, History, Heritage of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area March 23: Historian Barney Terrell: On the Trail with the Campbells. April 20: Local Scientists from Climate Voices: What is Climate Change and How Does it Affect Society? May 18: Historian Steven Bantham: The Union Occupation of Catalina Island During the Civil War. Each event is $15/ person. The Lecture takes place in the Carriage House while the Ainsley House is open before and after for touring. For tickets visit: or call (408) Ainsley House Sunday Wine and Music Series are back. We had a great turn out for our fall series and have added three spring dates:

9 Sunday, March 25: Brian Ho: Soulful Jazz Organist Sunday, April 22: Ren Geisick: Jazz Tinged Country Vocalist Sunday, May 20: Jamal Ramirez: Hard Bop Latin Jazz The Sunday Concert Series is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The Concert Series is a joint production between the Campbell Museums and the SJG School of Music. The live music will take place in the Carriage House from 2-3:15, with the Ainsley House open from 12-4pm. Admission will be $20/ adult and will include live music, light appetizers, wine from local participating wineries, and an unguided walk through of the historic Ainsley House. This is a family friendly event, youth reservations (17 and younger) are $5. Tickets available now at: Historic House Tour On Sunday, April 29 the Campbell Museum Foundation will host a Historic House tour of the Earl and Virginia Young house, now owned by Rudi and Joanna Herz. The House, built in 1928, is an excellent example of Tudor Revival residential architecture. The House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, as well as is part of the Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, a City of Campbell Historical Landmark, and is on the California Register of Historical Places. The Herz s have a unique home filled with marvelous collections in each room that complement the historical nature of their home. House tour FAQs Cost: $10/ person. Not advisable for young children. Time: 1-3pm Included: House tour, docents in each room, light refreshments and entertainment in the garden, and, antique cars Reservations start February 16: Museum Collections: The Museum was awarded a grant from the California Revealed Project to digitize the remainder of our Campbell Press Collection, from This will allow the museum to make the entire Campbell Press available online to researchers or the general public. California Revealed is a State Library initiative to help California s public libraries, in partnership with other local heritage groups, digitize, preserve, and serve online historically significant to California.

10 Youth Photo Contest 2018 Civic Improvement Commission Proposal for CIC Meeting 2/8/18 CIC Photo Contest Subcommittee: Maryanne Yoshikawa (chair) Alan Zisser Amy Carpenter Contest Name: Capture Campbell! Description: A digital photo contest for Campbell s youth (18 & under). The mission of the contest is to celebrate the City of Campbell and put photography skills to work to show us what kids love about our city! Aligns with the Civic Improvement Commission s charters of art, culture and youth engagement. Benefits of contest: Inspire youth to engage and view their community through a new lens. Show residents what Campbell looks like through our youth s eyes. Three age groups: Ages 10 & under Ages Ages Three themes/categories: Outdoor/nature Campbell Life Architecture Judging: Judging will be completed by panel selection (4-5 local photography professionals). Awards/Prizes: There will be one winner for each age group in each category. In addition, honorable mentions will also be awarded with a certificate. Finalists (honorable mentions + winners) will be notified and invited to attend the Civic Improvement Commission meeting where the winners will be announced. The winners will be awarded by the Mayor (at Civic Improvement Commission meeting). The winners of each age group and category will each receive $100. Photos may be displayed in the library, City Hall, or the council chambers.

11 Timeframe: Photo submissions will be accepted April 1 st September 30 th, Judging/voting will take place from October 1st 7 th. Eligibility: Entrants must be 18 years of age or younger and must live or attend school in Campbell. Requirements/Rules: All photos must be taken in the city of Campbell. All photos must be submitted in.jpeg digital format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi, and must be a single photo (no collages). All photos must be taken in a public place. Entries must include name, address, location of photo, and device used. Advertising/Promotion: Merchant Posters in downtown shops & other locations popular with youth Youth Commission to help spread the word Social Media NextDoor, Campbell Patch, Facebook, etc. Share and promote to other local support organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Lions Club, other city commissions, church and other youth groups (scouts, athletic groups?), etc. Press contact Campbell Express, Campbell Reporter/Mercury News Budget/Fundraising: Prize Money needed ($900) Printed Material ($100) Miscellaneous ($100) Subcommittee to target local businesses for sponsorship/funding and participation. City Staff Impact: Minimal. Help to publish contest website in March and help sort submissions the week of October 1 st.

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